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Shared Interest

2 Cathedral Square, Groat Market, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1EH·Newcastle upon Tyne, England

About

Shared Interest is a social finance co-operative that provides loans and guarantees to fair trade and community enterprises in developing countries, helping producers access the capital they need on fair terms. Members invest shares from £100 to £100,000, and the co-op lends this capital to farmer co-ops, artisan groups, and social enterprises across Africa, Latin America, and Asia. Since inception, it has facilitated over £500 million in trade.

Mission

To create a world where producers in developing countries have fair access to the finance they need to build sustainable livelihoods and communities.